Tamar,
I know I think about that and have not totally checked into it. It would
definitely be more challenging than the states. They certainly sell chairs
more cheaply. I think if we ever put a group together we would need a van
to get around but if a group decided say to live in a building with a van
and a driver that would be doable financially. There are a few people here
in chairs that I have seen but it is cobblestones...hard on the back. Many
of the streets have driveway curbs but some not. There are some accessible
bathrooms on the street but there are not the regulations like in the
states. For instance right now I live in a four story walk up but many
buildings have elevators.
Can you get into a regular cab with your chair or do you need a special
one? Some cabs are bigger than others and I am pretty sure something could
be worked out with one of the companies. The buses run all the time but I
do not know if they are accessible or if only some are. I'll check on that.
On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 11:38:58 -0800, Tamar Raine <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:t> Linda,
> is it accessible down there for people in chairs?
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tamar
>
> ~~~~~~~~
>
>
> "I have learned through bitter experience the one supreme lesson;
>
> to conserve my anger, and as heat conserved is transmuted into energy,
> even our anger controlled can be transmitted into a power
>
> that can move the world." Mahatma Gandhi
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tue, February 1, 2011 7:56:03 AM
> Subject: Re: Brown's Destructive Plan for Regional Centers, Medi-Cal,
SSI,
> IHSS,
> READ then the good news LONG
>
> It's really great here and the actions in Egypt are so hopeful
>
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:53:44 +0000, Deri James
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> On Sunday 30 Jan 2011 15:45:31 [log in to unmask] wrote:
>>> I have left the country....voted with my feet this time
>>> I now live in a peaceful country, tranquil, socialist where all the
>>> cultural events are free and you can get your teeth cleaned for $5.
>>> Doctor
>>> visits are between $3 and $25 and the follow up is free. I have had
two
>>> experiences with the hospital, both very humane with better care than
I
>>> could get in the states. I should write about them to contrast third
>>> world
>>> medicine with our so called first world service. My rent is $200 for
3
>>> bedrooms and two baths, I have a terrace for plants and I could live
> out
>>> of
>>> the city center for half that. The food is organic, wholesome and
>>> delicious. If you are over 65 the bus fare is 12.5 cents, under 65 it
> is
>>> a
>>> quarter. The people are friendly. I sleep better knowing I am not
>>> promoting
>>> war by simply having money in the bank.
>>> The Vice President is in a wheelchair. The President told the US he
> could
>>> not renew their bases unless they gave him one in Miami. I am on the
>>> Pacific. There is more biodiversity in this country than almost
> anywhere
>>> on
>>> the planet. More percentage of land is protected than any other
country
>>> in
>>> the world. Where am I?
>>>
>>
>>
>> I've always thought Lenin a great name for a VP - Ecuador. Lucky you,
> I've
>> always liked Chavez in Venezuela as well.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Deri
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